Great video as always Ben. Have you ever done a video talking about theft prevention on the LiveWire? I don’t see many people talking about it… I admit I’m a bike newbie and aiming to get a S2 Del Mar in early 2025. Even though I don’t live in a high crime area, I still get that fear of someone just walking up to my bike, kicking the kickstand and just walking away with it. What preventative things can be done? Or is it just the locking the handlebars thing you showed? Guess I’m just curious as to arming and disarming this and the odds of it being stolen, which I know no one can REALLY tell me, but was just asking.
Not sure if I'll ever make a video of it, but my approach to anti-theft is to make my bike a pain in the ass to steal, or as much as I can. If I'm riding and parking the bikes in a built up area or large city, I lock the forks, and use a rotor lock on the front which has an obnoxiously loud siren if the bike is moved even a little. Ultimately though, if someone REALLY wants your bike, they're gonna take it no matter what. I will say that on the S2 platform, LiveWire is working on some really interesting stuff for bike security and theft. I haven't heard much in months, so hoping it's something they're still crunching down on as it's not something anyone else in the industry is doing (that I know of).
Hey Ben, I was wondering if you have tried any of the Tesla to J1772 adapters for your LiveWire. I was thinking of taking some longer trips and if I run into a situation where there is only a Tesla destination charger available I would like an option to use it. I bought a cheap one last summer off amazon and it didn't work for me. I was hoping you know one that will for sure work that isn't overpriced. You could likely get some good speed out of a Tesla charger with your Del Mar.
I haven't. I had a Teslatap mini a few years ago when I had a Zero DSR, and have been waiting for one to come on FB marketplace for a decent price. As soon as I get one, I'll test it out and put it in a video. Great way to open up charging opportunity on longer trips. The TelsaTap minis are pricey, however the build quality is exceptional and the compact size makes it more desirable than others.
There is a pre owned Del Mar limited edition 100/100 available for $12k. Is that a good deal? Is the brand new cost $17.5k? Do you have any regret owning the Del Mar?
Super helpful Ben. Just got delivery of my bike to Cayman. Getting it registered and licensed this week hopefully. But have tried it and wow. Insane torque.
I dont have the star wrench that they use on the bar ends to test this out, but could we just swap the mirror arms to have them the way we want them, but without having the warnings on the mirror be upside down? I notice you spin yours out the way i did when i first got on the bike, lol.. Are they some how designed to be only a left or right?
Did you get this delivered to your house instead of to a dealer? mine is going to a dealer and i assumed they would do setup etc at the dealer. Is that not the case?
I finally took delivery of mine today.. Rode 40 miles home and it started to snow.. brrrrr Time to go watch your video again on adding heated gear. :) @@AdventuresonZero
Great video. I rode a Del Mar for the first time a few days ago and had a blast. My previous bike got stolen a few years back and I’m debating on getting a new one, but the Del Mar is top of my list right now.
@@AdventuresonZero BMW S1000rr. I was so upset that I couldn’t even look at a bike. Now I think I’m in a better position to get back into it. I will say I’ve always had sport bikes in the past so the livewire would be different for me but it felt more comfortable. I don’t really like the leaning forward as much anymore. I also have a Tesla so figured if I got one it would be electric just because I don’t really want a gas vehicle anymore.
@@Gary_Walker90 oh wow, I would feel the same way. LiveWire def feels like a cross between a sports bike and a something else. Good that you’re already accustomed to the charging lifestyle. Have you tried the LW1 as well as the S2?
@@AdventuresonZero I rode the L1 when it first came out and liked it. I really just find the L2 a bit more attractive and I figured that they would learn from 1 and improve upon their battery components etc. in the 2.
This brings me back to last year when I watched the video about Livewire interface. :P
Yep!
Great video as always Ben. Have you ever done a video talking about theft prevention on the LiveWire? I don’t see many people talking about it… I admit I’m a bike newbie and aiming to get a S2 Del Mar in early 2025. Even though I don’t live in a high crime area, I still get that fear of someone just walking up to my bike, kicking the kickstand and just walking away with it. What preventative things can be done? Or is it just the locking the handlebars thing you showed?
Guess I’m just curious as to arming and disarming this and the odds of it being stolen, which I know no one can REALLY tell me, but was just asking.
Not sure if I'll ever make a video of it, but my approach to anti-theft is to make my bike a pain in the ass to steal, or as much as I can. If I'm riding and parking the bikes in a built up area or large city, I lock the forks, and use a rotor lock on the front which has an obnoxiously loud siren if the bike is moved even a little. Ultimately though, if someone REALLY wants your bike, they're gonna take it no matter what. I will say that on the S2 platform, LiveWire is working on some really interesting stuff for bike security and theft. I haven't heard much in months, so hoping it's something they're still crunching down on as it's not something anyone else in the industry is doing (that I know of).
Hey Ben, I was wondering if you have tried any of the Tesla to J1772 adapters for your LiveWire. I was thinking of taking some longer trips and if I run into a situation where there is only a Tesla destination charger available I would like an option to use it. I bought a cheap one last summer off amazon and it didn't work for me. I was hoping you know one that will for sure work that isn't overpriced. You could likely get some good speed out of a Tesla charger with your Del Mar.
I haven't. I had a Teslatap mini a few years ago when I had a Zero DSR, and have been waiting for one to come on FB marketplace for a decent price. As soon as I get one, I'll test it out and put it in a video. Great way to open up charging opportunity on longer trips. The TelsaTap minis are pricey, however the build quality is exceptional and the compact size makes it more desirable than others.
There is a pre owned Del Mar limited edition 100/100 available for $12k. Is that a good deal? Is the brand new cost $17.5k? Do you have any regret owning the Del Mar?
That's an absolute steal. It's still under warranty for 2 years, and 5 years for the battery. I have zero regrets owning the S2DM
and it only has 444 miles. What is the new msrp for these limited edition? Do they use any special parts, or just the fancy paints.
@@Jimmy-01890 Close to $20k after fees, taxes, etc
Super helpful Ben. Just got delivery of my bike to Cayman. Getting it registered and licensed this week hopefully. But have tried it and wow. Insane torque.
Nice!!
I dont have the star wrench that they use on the bar ends to test this out, but could we just swap the mirror arms to have them the way we want them, but without having the warnings on the mirror be upside down? I notice you spin yours out the way i did when i first got on the bike, lol.. Are they some how designed to be only a left or right?
No they’re pretty easy to flip over, just a small pinch bolt that holds it on. Just flip them and under mount them
Re: Cruise control, you can also cancel out of cruise control when you reverse the throttle :-)
yep!
Did you get this delivered to your house instead of to a dealer? mine is going to a dealer and i assumed they would do setup etc at the dealer. Is that not the case?
Picked it up from the dealer. I’m sure I’d I asked the dealer to set it up, they would have. However I was on a timeline to get back home.
I finally took delivery of mine today.. Rode 40 miles home and it started to snow.. brrrrr Time to go watch your video again on adding heated gear. :)
@@AdventuresonZero
🤣@@brickrhymes984
Can the height of the rear brake lever be adjusted? I’d like mine to be lower so I don’t have to cock my ankle so much to get to it.
No, there’s no adjustment on it. However, with enough money, anything is possible 😉
@@AdventuresonZero
Well, crud. Does it seem too high to you? In a quick stop, I’m afraid I would miss it.
Seems fine to me
Yup, I probably just need more reps on it.
Great video. I rode a Del Mar for the first time a few days ago and had a blast. My previous bike got stolen a few years back and I’m debating on getting a new one, but the Del Mar is top of my list right now.
Oh damn that sucks!!! What was it? I’m having a blast on the S2
@@AdventuresonZero BMW S1000rr. I was so upset that I couldn’t even look at a bike. Now I think I’m in a better position to get back into it. I will say I’ve always had sport bikes in the past so the livewire would be different for me but it felt more comfortable. I don’t really like the leaning forward as much anymore. I also have a Tesla so figured if I got one it would be electric just because I don’t really want a gas vehicle anymore.
@@Gary_Walker90 oh wow, I would feel the same way. LiveWire def feels like a cross between a sports bike and a something else. Good that you’re already accustomed to the charging lifestyle. Have you tried the LW1 as well as the S2?
@@AdventuresonZero I rode the L1 when it first came out and liked it. I really just find the L2 a bit more attractive and I figured that they would learn from 1 and improve upon their battery components etc. in the 2.
It's definitely a good looking bike
can u list links to the phone holder and camera mounts you have on the handlebars?
Camera mount is for DJI action 4, phone mount is the quad lock wireless charger
I wish I could afford one of these bikes man. Smh
I hear you can fetch quite a price for kidneys and other body parts that come in 2 on the black market, lol